Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli rabe is related to turnips. It has been a favorite with Italians since ancient times and is cultivated widely in the Mediterranean. It is often used as a topping for pizza, mixed into pasta and served with grilled scamorza or mozzarella di bufala cheese.
Ingredients
- 1lb broccoli rabe
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt to taste
- grinding black pepper
- optional Mozzarella di bufala
Directions
- Trim the stems and wash and drain the rabe and coarsely chop them and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a saute’ pan and stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the rabe and cook until a small knife is easily inserted into a stem. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
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